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May 16, 2013
News & Events
- Welcome to East Tucson Macaroni Kid!
- 2013 East Tucson Summer Camp Guide
- Mother's Day is Over, BUT...
- Win a $95 Gift Certificate to EcoGreen!
- Win Products from NYR Organic with Amy Miner
- Win a $25 Gift Certificate to Risky Business
- Win Two Wraps from It Works! with Chelsea
- Win 4 Tickets to Miss Nelson is Missing!
- Tucson Summer Reading Programs
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Plan Ahead
- Macaroni Made: Gel Boards
- Part-time Princess by Deborah Underwood
- Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long!
- Tucson Splash Pads
Welcome to East Tucson Macaroni Kid!
Welcome to East Tucson Macaroni Kid!
Do you live, work or play in East or Central Tucson? This is the newsletter for you! I also live, work and play in this community and I strive to put together the best family-friendly offerings in our area every week!
Are you checking out the website for the first time? Because there are so many great things going on in Tucson for families, not all events are listed in the newsletter every week. For a full listing of events, here is a quick ...
2013 East Tucson Summer Camp Guide
Amazing Summer Experiences Await Your Child!
If you find a program you like in our guide, please tell them Macaroni Kid sent you!

Click the graphic above to see the entire list of summer programs, or click an item in the list below to find out more information about an ...
Mother's Day is Over, BUT...
...It's still Mother's MONTH at East Tucson Macaroni Kid!
This week, look for giveaways from:
NYR Organic with Amy Miner
It Works Wraps with Chelsea
Risky Business
Eco-Green Carpet, Tile & Upholstery Care
And a special giveaway from All Together Theater (Live Theatre Workshop)
Two weeks remain, and more giveaways, including those from:
Lisie's Pieces
Origami Owl (Independent Designer Siobhan Lopez)
Just Between Friends Tucson
Gretchen's Pampered Chef
Blanchard International
...and MORE!
Previous Weeks' WINNERS!
Stella ...
Win a $95 Gift Certificate to EcoGreen!
An East Tucson Mac Kid Mother's Month Giveaway!
But, you ask, can those products ...
Win Products from NYR Organic with Amy Miner
An East Tucson Mac Kid Mother's Month Giveaway!
Amy Miner is a Renaissance Woman. She's a stay at home mom to 2 little girls (3 months & 2 years); a USAF Veteran; a part time licensed massage therapist; a licensed aesthetician and last but definitely not least, she's an Independent Consultant for NYR Organic.
Amy loves sharing NYR Organic products and knowledge with people. NYR Organic is an award winning, certified organic skincare company that carries facial products, body skincare, massage oil, aromatherapy, make-up, men's grooming and a mother & baby specific line of skincare products.
To ...
Win a $25 Gift Certificate to Risky Business
An East Tucson Mac Kid Mother's Month Giveaway!
Win Two Wraps from It Works! with Chelsea
An East Tucson Mac Kid Mother's Month Giveaway!
The Detoxifying Botanical Ultimate Body Wraps help tighten, tone, firm in 45 minutes. At the same time helping to fade stretch marks, scars, and get rid of cellulite that you can ...
Win 4 Tickets to Miss Nelson is Missing!
An All Together Theatre Production, Sundays May 26-July 14
Miss Nelson can't control her crazy classroom because she's just too nice. But when she disappears, her replacement is the hard-as-nails, detention-loving, recess-canceling, homework-overloading substitute teacher Viola Swamp! With the Big Test approaching, the kids suddenly realize how much they miss Miss Nelson and they'll do anything--including hiring a private eye--to solve the mystery of her disappearance and bring her back.
Tucson Summer Reading Programs
Local and National Incentives to get Kids READING!
Barnes and Noble: Read 8 books, get 1 free! Children participating in Barnes and Noble's summer reading program have from May 24-September 6 to complete a reading journal (download here) with 8 books they've read. Completed journals can be turned in for a free book!
Pima County Library: The Library's Summer Reading Program runs May 24-July 21. This year's theme is Dig Into Reading and once again, everyone (children, teens, and adults) can participate in the program. Children will receive a board game to help them ...
Saturday, May 18 - Flock Party at the Tucson Botanical Gardens
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. AlvernonWhen: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: The whole familyHow: Just show up!Cost: Included with park admission: $8/adults, $4 children 4-12, FREE 3 and under.For more info: 326-9686 or tucsonbotanical.org
Saturday, May 18 - Family Fiesta Summer Reading Kick Off!
Where: Tanque Verde Swap Meet, 4100 S. Palo Verde RoadWhen: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PMWho: The whole family!How: Just show up...and then sign up for the Summer Reading Program, which will run May 24-July 20 this year.Cost: FREEFor more info: Visit the library's website HERE.
Sunday, May 19 - Best of Stories that Soar!
Where: Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave.When: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM (4 O'Clock Show 4pm-5pm (ticketed) Mid-Show Celebration 5pm-6:30pm (free), 6:30-7:30 show (ticketed))Who: The whole familyHow: Purchase tickets online or Antigone Books on 4th Avenue. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. Credit cards, cash and check are accepted at the door. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 5th.Cost: $10 for adults, $5 children under 12For more info: Visit the Literacy Connects website for more details.
Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19 - CYT Presents The Wizard of Oz
Where: Crowder Hall, 1017 N Olive Rd on the UA CampusWhen: Friday, May 17th – 7:00pm Saturday, May 18th – 2:00pm, 7:00pm Sunday, May 19th – 2:00pmWho: The whole family!How: Purchase tickets HERE.Cost: $10/personFor more info: Visit http://www.cyttucson.org/shows/Wizard-of-Oz-19
Friday, May 17 - Story Time at Bookmans Grant
Where: Bookmans Grant, 1930 E. GrantWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: ChildrenHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: www.bookmans.com
Friday, May 17 - Nature Stories at Agua Caliente Park
Where: Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger RoadWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: The whole familyHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: Call 615-7855, send an e-mail to [email protected] or visit the Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation website.
Friday, May 17 - Family Fun Fridays on the Farm
Where: Tucson Village Farm, 4210 N. Campbell Ave.When: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMWho: The whole familyHow: Just show up!Cost: FREE.For more info: http://www.tucsonvillagefarm.org
Saturday, May 18 through Sunday, May 19 - The Music Man Jr. from Live Theatre Workshop
Where: Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E Speedway BlvdWhen: Saturday May 18, 4:00 PM; Sunday, May 19 12:00 & 7:00Who: The whole familyHow: For ticket reservations call 327-4242 or e-mail: [email protected]. Reservations recommended.Cost: Tickets $10For more info: phone: 520-327-4242 or visit the website HERE.
Saturday, May 18 - Mommy & Me Tai Chi
Where: Martha Cooper Library, 1377 N. CatalinaWhen: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMWho: Mom (all caregivers welcome) and young childrenHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: Call 594-5315
Saturday, May 18 - Waldorf School Open House and Puppet Play
Where: Tucson Waldorf School Presidio Campus, 3349 E. Presidio Rd.When: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWho: Children ages 2-6 and their parentsHow: Email [email protected] to RSVPCost: FREEFor more info: Visit the Tucson Waldorf website HERE.
Saturday, May 18 through Sunday, May 19 - Gaslight Youth Theatre Presents: Wagon Wheels West
Where: Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. BroadwayWhen: 11:00 AMWho: The whole familyHow: Call 886-9428 for ticket reservations (recommended) or purchase at the Gaslight Box OfficeCost: $12 for adults, $10 for children 12 and underFor more info: http://www.thegaslighttheatre.com, 886-9428
Saturday, May 18 - Spot the Dog Visits Storytime at East Side Barnes and Noble
Where: East Side Barnes and Noble; 5130 E. BroadwayWhen: 11:00 AMWho: ChildrenHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: 512-1166; www.barnesandnoble.com
Saturday, May 18 - Dinosaur Discoveries (Himmel Park Library)
Where: Himmel Park Branch Library, 1035 N. TreatWhen: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMWho: ChildrenHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: Call 520-594-5305.
Saturday, May 18 - Geeking Out Speedway Style
Where: Bookman's Speedway; 6230 E. SpeedwayWhen: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: www.bookmans.com
Saturday, May 18 - How Things Fly
Where: Pima Air and Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia RoadWhen: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PMWho: Children ages 8 and older and their adult companionsHow: Reservations suggested. Contact Mina Stafford at [email protected]Cost: Program Free with Museum Admission.For more info: http://www.pimaair.org/events.php or contact Mina Stafford [email protected]
Saturday, May 18 - Arts Under the Stars
Where: Rincon-University High School, 421 N. Arcadia (near 5th and Swan)When: 6:30 PMWho: The whole familyHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: 520-232-5831
Sunday, May 19 - FREE Day at the International Wildlife Museum
Where: The International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W. Gates Pass RoadWhen: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMWho: The whole familyHow: Just show up!Cost: Free admission with a donation to the Tucson Community Food BankFor more info: http://www.thewildlifemuseum.org
Monday, May 20 - Baby & Me Play-based learning group
Where: The Parent Connection, 5326 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZWhen: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PMWho: Babies birth to walking and parentsHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: 520-321-1500, http://www.theparentconnectionaz.org
Monday, May 20 - Stay & Play at Kirk Bear Canyon Library
Where: Kirk Bear Canyon Library, 8959 E. Tanque VerdeWhen: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Children 8-48 months with their parents or caregivers.How: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: Call The Parent Connection at 321-1500 or visit www.theparentconnectionaz.org
Tuesday, May 21 - Stay&Play (Miller-Golf Links Library)
Where: Miller Golf-Links Library 9640 E. Golf Links Rd. Tucson, Arizona 85730When: 9:00 AM - 10:30 PMWho: Young children 8 months-48 months and parents/caregivers.How: Just show up! Please try to arrive within the first half hourCost: FREEFor more info: Call The Parent Connection at 321-1500 or visit www.theparentconnectionaz.org
Tuesday, May 21 - Music Hour/Story Time at Bookmans Speedway
Where: Bookman's Speedway; 6230 E. SpeedwayWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Every Tuesday)Who: ChildrenHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: www.bookmans.com
Wednesday, May 22 - Family Fun Night at Bookmans Speedway
Where: Bookman's Speedway; 6230 E. SpeedwayWhen: 7:00 PM (Every Wednesday)Who: The whole family!How: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: www.bookmans.com
Thursday, May 23 - Parent/Tot Class
Where: Congregation Anshai Israel, 5550 E. 5th Street, Tucson.When: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Weekly on Thursdays, pending Jewish holidays)Who: Children 3- to 24-months in age and their parent(s). Open to the public!How: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: For more information, contact Lynne Falkow-Strauss at 745-5550, ext. 229 or [email protected]
Thursday, May 23 - Baby & Me Play-based learning group
Where: The Parent Connection, 5326 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PMWho: Babies birth to walking and parentsHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: 520-321-1500, http://www.theparentconnectionaz.org
Friday, May 24 - Summer Safari Nights
Where: Reid Park ZooWhen: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Fridays through July 12)Who: The whole familyHow: Just show up!Cost: Adults $9.00, Children 2-12 $5.00, Under 2 FREEFor more info: Visit the Zoo website HERE or call 520-881-4753 ext. 19.
Saturday, May 25 - Outdoor Family Day: The Lives of Bats
Where: Agua Caliente ParkWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Families with children 5-12How: Reservations Required. Call 615-7855 or send an email to [email protected]Cost: FREEFor more info: Call 615-7855 or visit the Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation website.
Sunday, May 26 - All Together Theater Presents: Miss Nelson is Missing
Where: Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E Speedway BlvdWhen: 12:30 PMWho: The whole familyHow: For ticket reservations call 327-4242 or e-mail: [email protected]. Reservations recommended.Cost: Tickets $7-$10 with discounts available for cashFor more info: phone: 520-327-4242, web: www.LiveTheatreWorkshop.org
Macaroni Made: Gel Boards
Step 1: Measure approximately 5-6 ounces of hair gel and mix in as much glitter as you want!
Step 2: Pour mixture into a clear food storage bag and get as much air out as possible and seal bag.
Part-time Princess by Deborah Underwood
May Macaroni Book Club Title
Part-time Princess is a perfect balance between all things princess and a fearless girl who stands up for herself. This princess loves glamour, but she is also ...
Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long!
Register for this FREE Summer Program
The Kids Bowl Free program was developed to give children a safe, secure and fun way to spend time this summer, from May 15-August 31. Tucson is lucky to have five participating bowling centers from Vantage Bowling. Some age restrictions may apply, and shoe rental fees may also apply, but the games are free! To participate, simply go to www.kidsbowlfree.com and ...
Tucson Splash Pads
Splash Pads Open Just in Time for the Warmer Weather
City of Tucson Splash Pads (Opened April 27th, 2013). Bothe opened 7 a.m. to dusk.
Catalina Park Splash Pad: This new splash pad is at 900 N. 4th Avenue.
Marty Birdman Center/Balboa Heights Splash Pad: This Splash Pad opened July of 2012, and is located at 2536 N. Castro Avenue.
Pima County Splash Pads
Brandi Fenton Splash Pad (Opened April 20, 2013): 3482 E. River Road, open 7 a.m. to 7 p ...
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